India Meteorological Department

In a statement, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the winter season from December 2019 to February 2020 is likely to experience warmer than average minimum temperatures over most parts of the country except over northernmost parts of India

Five people have lost their lives due to the rains in Kerala in the last five days. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts for Tuesday and educational institutions in the two districts and in Malappuram remained closed today.

Seven fishermen out of the eight who ventured into the sea from Vizhinjam and Neendakkara were reported missing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned fishermen against venturing out to sea due to the presence of strong winds from the north-westerly direction reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph.

Just months after Cyclone Fani disrupted normal life in Odisha, the state government has put all districts on high alert after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a depression in the region in the subsequent 48 hours

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat wave conditions are likely in isolated places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In Vellore, people witnessed hailstorm after days of scorching heat

The extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' made landfall in Odisha on Friday, with a wind speed of between 170-180 km per hour. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected not only in Odisha, but also in Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Fani is likely to hit the Odisha coast between Puri and Kendrapara by Friday, a senior official said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is yet to specify the exact location of landfall.